{"product_id":"fox-36-sl-float-factory-grip-x-tapered-fork-29","title":"FOX 36 SL Float Factory GRIP X Tapered Fork 29 \/","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=B67X7KM]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"B67X7KM\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORT TRAVEL.HARD HITTING.ALL TRAIL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lightest 36 ever the sub-1800g 36 SL injects plushness and steering responsiveness into a true Trail fork. An evolution of the 36 chassis optimised for 120 to 140mm of travel the 36 SL gives modern Trail riders the confidence to go big without the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY CHOOSE?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrail riders have long had to choose between over-forking for stiffness or under-forking for lower weight. The 36 SL supplants the 34 with 20% additional torsional stiffness while the updated chassis minimise the weight increase to just 100 grams. At 1755g (29” 140mm GRIP X) with a host of ride feel improvements the 36 SL easily beats out its predecessor and the competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eARCH ABOVE THE REST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneratively designed and optimised by FOX engineers the new 36 SL arch and crown increase torsional stiffness of the fork by a full 20% over the previous Trail fork the 34. Cutouts and lightening bores at strategic locations help minimise weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAIR SPRING COMPLIANCE IN ACTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA large enough bending force—such as hitting a large rock or root at high speed—can cause the air\u003cbr\u003espring to bind to the inside of the stanchion when the fork is compressing through its travel.\u003cbr\u003eThe redesigned and compliant FLOAT air spring decouples the stanchion from the air shaft allowing\u003cbr\u003ethe piston to move with the fork while under these bending loads rather than resisting them.\u003cbr\u003eThe result? Smoother suspension action overall especially when the fork is experiencing high loads\u003cbr\u003efrom speed or weight of a rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMORE BUSHING OVERLAP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the fork is loaded sideways (such as running over an obstacle on the trail) that bending force\u003cbr\u003eis translated from the lower leg to the stanchions through Teflon-lined sleeves called bushings.\u003cbr\u003e“Bushing overlap” refers to the distance between upper and lower bushings in each leg. In suspension forks this greater overlap reduces friction between the stanchions and lower legs throughout the stroke. The 36 SL has 20mm additional bushing overlap over the 34 resulting in a smoother-feeling fork overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGRIP X — UNCOMPROMISED ALL-MOUNTAIN PERFORMANCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrail riders no longer need to choose between a descent-focused damper or a lightweight endurance damper. GRIP X exudes the exemplary descent performance of GRIP X2 refined for less weight easier set up and an easy access firm mode for pedaling efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINBOARD BYPASS CHANNELS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBypass channels help curb pressure ramping for increased small bump sensitivity as well as recirculating oil to lubricating bushings and seals. By relocating the bypass channels from the aft side of the fork to the inboard side they are now out of the fore-aft load path to further\u003cbr\u003ereduce friction throughout the fork’s travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADDED UTILITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow profile bleeders. Grooved design allows pressure to escape around your finger as you press the bleeder.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAir spring top cap. Now uses the common Shimano cassette tool for easy volume adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMudguard. Mounts to seal flanges and arch instead of bleeder ports. Refined aesthetic durability and seal protection. Long and short styles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1755g (29” 140mm GRIP X) the 36 SL is 125g lighter than the equivalent 36. It gains these weight reductions by using the Kabolt SL axle a lighter steerer tube shorter stanchions and improved lowers optimised for the 36 SL’s travel range of 120mm to 140mm of travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWheel Sizes: 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTravel: 130mm\/140mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRake: 37mm 44mm offset (27.5) 44mm Offset (29)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAxle: Kabolt 15 QR ON Performance Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRotor Size: 180-230mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAir Spring: FLOAT EVOL compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSteerer: 1.5 Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStarting Weight: 1755G (29 140mm GRIP X)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fox Suspension","offers":[{"title":"29\" \/ 140mm \/ Kabolt SL 110 \/ 44mm Rake \/ Orange","offer_id":58175178801533,"sku":"910-21-357","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 \/ Black","offer_id":58175178834301,"sku":"910-21-360","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"29\" \/ 140mm \/ Kabolt SL 110 \/ 44mm Rake \/ Black","offer_id":58175178867069,"sku":"910-21-358","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"29 \/ Orange","offer_id":58175178899837,"sku":"910-21-359","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/8747\/2765\/files\/910-21-359_1_1.jpg?v=1778843464","url":"https:\/\/www.cyclestore.co.uk\/products\/fox-36-sl-float-factory-grip-x-tapered-fork-29","provider":"Cyclestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}